lock in (verb)

1. The superhero locked in the supervillain to prevent them from causing any more harm.

2. The monk locked himself in his cell to meditate in solitude.

3. She locked herself in her room, meticulously choosing the perfect outfit for the event.

4. The protagonist was locked in a dark, eerie basement, pursued by a menacing creature.

1. The spaceship's automated doors locked in to prevent any air leakage during the interstellar journey.

2. Why did the chicken cross the road? To lock in its status as a true daredevil!

3. The protagonist's fate seemed to lock in as their tragic flaw led them to their inevitable downfall.

4. With a wave of his wand, the magician locked in the enchanted spell, transforming the pumpkin into a golden carriage.